A man who was arrested after being confronted by so-called paedophile hunters has been released on bail.

Essex Police has confirmed a 62-year-old man from Braintree taken into custody yesterday (April 25) on suspicion of sexual grooming and possession of cannabis has been released on bail until May 20.

He was arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning (April 25) in Shooters Way, Braintree, after he was involved in a sting arranged by a paedophile hunting group.

Members of the team posted a live video on the Facebook page Justice for the Innocent showing the sting.

The 50-minute video has now been viewed more than 39,000 times and has nearly 850 shares.